Overview

Are you a Histopathology Technician ready to step into the heart of innovation and excellence in healthcare? Look no further than Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, where we're not just a staffing agency, but the backbone of the Johns Hopkins Health System. At Intrastaff, our employees aren't just numbers; they're the lifeblood of our service. Here, you'll experience the best of both worlds: the flexibility of temporary work combined with the sense of belonging to a prestigious institution renowned worldwide.

Position Summary:

• Prepares samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Location:

• Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Schedule:

• 8 pm - 4:30 am
• 9 pm - 5:30 am
• 13 Week Contract 

What We Offer:

• Impactive Work: Contribute to the vital process of ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are sterile and ready for use in critical procedures.
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Gain exposure to state-of-the-art technology and participate in groundbreaking medical research that shapes the future of healthcare.
• Competitive Pay. 
• Benefits: Medical Dental, Vision coverage and more.... 

Pay Rate: 

• $40 - $44

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

Accurately grosses all special biopsy specimens. 

Accurately embeds specimens using proper orientation. 

Performs microtomy on tissue specimens at appropriate microns using various microtome models. 

Peforms routine H&E stain manually or automated following established protocol.

Manual or automated coverslipping of slides, organizes slides, labels and prepares slides for pathologist to review. Ensures correct correlation to case. 

Follows Laboratory safety procedures and all hospital, department and lab procedures.

QA/QC Preventive Maintenance and Safety Functions

Histology Laboratory Maintenance

Inventory Controls

Special Stains, Procedures, and Projects 

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associates degree in Histotechnology or a Bachelors degree with at least 60 semester hours of academic credit to include a combination of 12 semester hours of Biology and Chemistry (credit hours in both) with successful completion of a NAACLS acrcredited Histotechnology training program or completion of a clinical histology rotation in a NAACLS accredited Laboratory granting HR (ASCP) eligibility
  • Histology Certification HT(ASCP) is required.
• Work Experience:
  • Two years of experience as a Histology technician (clinical internship as a part of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program counts as one year of clinical experience)
  • Must have EPIC experience

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.